Thanks to social media it is possible to discover hidden corners of Italy that we often forget. Many people surf the web to organize their holidays and often suggestive shots and short videos become suggestions to be grasped on the fly. Among the most interesting places to visit there is Bay of Bogn, hidden corner of the Lake Iseo, in the province of Bergamo.
The spectacular scenery of Bogn Bay
To spend an unforgettable weekend and have the feeling of being in some island in the Philippines, Baia del Bogn is the place for you. Between Riva di Solto and Castro, it is possible to arrive in this truly magical place along the coast road. Suddenly nature takes over and it is hard to imagine that you are still in Italy. Many have found a resemblance to some island in the Philippines. In fact, it is possible to admire important slabs of rock that fall small in the water of the lake. To better admire the landscape and swim, it is advisable to park the car and continue on foot. In this way it will undertake the panoramic promenade of Riva di Solto. Then we arrive towards the natural amphitheater of Bogn until we meet a gallery. As if by magic, we arrive at a spectacular scenery where many stop to take pictures and publish them on social networks.
What to do in Bogn Bay
For those who are about to reach Bogn Bay, it is important to know that there are no real beaches. You can swim in the magical waters of the place and you can stop on small pieces of land. The seabed is rocky and it is therefore advisable to bring slippers and be careful. Another way to reach Bogn Bay is by boat or kayak, an opportunity to admire the rock slabs from the water. From the enchanting emerald green, the Bogn Bay represents the wildest and most natural part of Lake Iseo. Recognized as the most beautiful, evocative and fascinating point, the name Baia del Bogn is given by the characteristic inlets present, the so-called "bögn".
The most beautiful beaches of Lake Iseo
Lake Iseo is reflected in the mountains with enchanting yet little-explored coasts. Between the most beautiful beaches in addition to Baia del Bogn, there is the enchanting oasis of relaxation Baia del Sol in Vello, a hamlet of Marone entirely overlooking the lake. Also worth visiting is the beach known as "Little Tahiti“, So named for the clarity of the water and the absence of algae. It is a free beach set in a landscape that is nothing short of spectacular, between the blue sky and the imposing mountains in the background.
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